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Paper Plate Flying Dragon
by Leonie Semmens
Paper Plate Flying Dragon
Build your own flying dragon friend with this fun and cute craft! With painting, cutting, sticking and pinning, this cr...
Mermaid Playdough
by Leonie Semmens
This mermaid playdough is a great sensory activity for all children. Not only is it a super fun activity, great for encouraging creativity, it’s also has a number of benefits. Add different mermaid themed elements to a tray for your child to explore: from craft items like pompoms and sequins, to kitchen items such as sprinkles or utensils. And don’t forget a range of toys!
Fairytale Scene Paper Collage
by Leonie Semmens
Fairytales transport us to far away places and magical realms. They introduce us to a range of characters, good and bad, and have been used as cautionary tales for centuries. They invite us to step outside of the everyday, and delve deep into imagination. With this fun craft activity, you will take that one step further, creating your own version of your favourite fairytale scene using the art of collage.
Three Little Pigs Hand Puppets
by Leonie Semmens
These cute hand puppets are based off the titular characters of the story, The Three Little Pigs, and their nemesis, the Big Bad Wolf. They are a great prop to use to engage your young readers in the story, and can be used in retellings or story theatre, as well as imaginative play.
DIY Paper Roll Fairytale Castle
by Leonie Semmens
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live in a castle? Would your castle have sprawling rooms and twisting corridors? Or would it be modern and elegant, with clean lines? Would you have staff to help you keep it all in order? A lavish garden, a tower for star gazing, a deep moat for protection? This fun activity is the perfect opportunity to create the castle of your dreams, right in your own home!
DIY Ocean Sensory Bottle
by Leonie SemmensThis fun sensory jar activity is fabulous if you want that ocean experience but can't get to the beach. Bring the ocean and the beach to you! Whilst it's not the real ocean of course, this great ocean sensory jar makes a fantastic substitute. This sensory jar is super quick to put together, and is easy to make from items around your home, or items you collected on your last beach trip.
DIY Crafts: Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils
by Leonie SemmensDinosaurs hold a special place in the hearts of children (and adults!). These simple to make dinosaur fossils are a great addition to any child’s imaginative dinosaur play adventure. Be sure to involve your children in the making process, as there's lots of learning opportunities to be found in the kitchen.